Delhi
How to Explore Delhi in 2 Days: A Perfect Itinerary
Two days in Delhi sounds impossible. The city has 3,000 years of layered history, 11 million residents, food that can change your life, and enough monuments to keep you busy for a week. But with the right plan — and the right sequence — you can cover the essential Old Delhi and New Delhi experience […]
Light & Sound Show at Red Fort
The Red Fort light and sound show is called Jai Hind. It runs after sunset, Tuesday to Sunday, and the booking page lists tickets from ₹500. Most mistakes happen before you reach the gate. The show ticket is separate from the fort’s entry ticket. Once booked, it cannot be cancelled or refunded. And the organiser […]
Red Fort: Exploring the Colorful Beauty of Delhi
Red Fort facts pages repeat one another, and the errors repeat with them. The British did not take the Koh-i-Noor from the fort. Nehru’s first flag-hoisting here was on 16 August 1947, not the 15th. The 255-acre figure quoted almost everywhere cannot be right for walls that run 2.41 km. This page gives 15 Red […]
Things to Do in New Delhi in October
Delhi in October is mostly dry, and the city is in festival mode. Navratri begins on 11 October 2026, Dussehra falls on 20 October and Karwa Chauth follows on 29 October. The weather is manageable. The air is less predictable: CPCB’s bulletin put the AQI at 187 (Moderate) on 5 October, the highest in nearly […]
Delhi Metro Guide for Tourists 2026
For a visitor trying to cover Old Delhi, Connaught Place, South Delhi and the airport without spending hours in road traffic, the Delhi Metro is one of the most useful transport options in the city. This Delhi Metro guide for tourists covers the information that matters on an actual sightseeing day: current fares, Tourist Cards, […]
Top UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Delhi: Complete Visitor Guide
Delhi is one of India’s most important heritage destinations, with monuments representing different phases of the city’s long history. Among them, three properties are included on the UNESCO World Heritage List: Qutb Minar and its Monuments, Humayun’s Tomb, Delhi, and the Red Fort Complex. Qutb Minar and Humayun’s Tomb were inscribed in 1993, while the […]
25 Things to Know Before Visiting Delhi for the First Time
Delhi can feel like several cities existing at the same time. One moment you may be walking through the narrow lanes and centuries old bazaars of Old Delhi; a short journey later, you could be passing broad avenues, landscaped gardens, government buildings, modern shopping districts and luxury hotels. For a first time international visitor, that […]
India Trip Planning: How to Plan Your First Trip to India Starting from Delhi
Planning your first trip to India can feel exciting and overwhelming at the same time. India is enormous, culturally diverse and filled with historic cities, dramatic landscapes, ancient monuments, vibrant markets and unforgettable food. The challenge isn’t finding places to visit—it is deciding where to start, how much time to spend, and how to connect […]
Shopping Delhi Best Places: 10 Best Markets and Shopping Destinations
Delhi is a shopper’s paradise where historic bazaars, colorful street markets, handicraft centers, modern retail destinations, and premium shopping areas come together. If you are searching for the best shopping in Delhi, the capital offers something for almost every budget and shopping preference. From traditional clothes and jewelry in Chandni Chowk to affordable fashion in Sarojini […]
Jantar Mantar, New Delhi
Most people walk right past Jantar Mantar on their way to somewhere else in Connaught Place — which is a shame, because it takes less time to see than a coffee break. Built in 1724 by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II, this stone observatory on Sansad Marg was the first of five he built across […]